The Loyola Academy Ramblers (Wilmette, IL) basketball were winner over the visiting Marian Catholic Spartans (Chicago Heights, IL), 44-29 in Tuesday's non-league battle.

With the victory, Loyola Academy advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Ramblers host Rolling Meadows (Rolling Meadows, IL) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league battle on Friday, December 26. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 9-3. Rolling Meadows won 52-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Thornton Fractional North (Calumet City, IL)

In their next game, the Spartans encounter the Benet Academy Redwings (Lisle, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic challenge, on Wednesday, January 7. Marian Catholic will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record.